Senior Planner in Cardiff, South Glamorgan

We are working with a leading contractor to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to join our Regional Building Team, playing a key role in the successful planning and delivery of construction projects from pre-construction through to completion. Reporting to the Operation Director, you will provide planning expertise across competitive and negotiated tenders, supporting project teams with robust programmes, innovative solutions, and effective project controls.

You will work collaboratively with clients, consultants, supply chain partners, and internal teams to develop high-quality programmes that support successful project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated construction professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving continuous improvement, and contributing to winning work.

Key Duties

• Develop, manage, and review construction programmes from prequalification and tender through to project delivery, ensuring they reflect project requirements, methodology, logistics, and contractual obligations.
• Work closely with bid, design, commercial, and operational teams to support work-winning activities, including tender strategy, technical submissions, client presentations, and programme development.
• Monitor project progress, update programmes, identify risks and opportunities, and provide planning support throughout pre-construction and construction to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders while promoting collaborative working and innovative planning solutions.
• Champion continuous improvement, digital planning tools, and best practice, supporting the development of planning standards and mentoring junior planners where required.

About You

You will be an experienced construction planner with strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to develop and manage complex construction programmes within a main contractor or consultancy environment.

You will bring:

• Extensive planning experience across pre-construction and live construction projects, with a strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, logistics, and NEC contract requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of planning software such as ASTA, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with BIM and document management systems.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients, consultants, supply chain partners, and project teams.
• A degree in a relevant discipline (preferred), appropriate safety training, a valid CSCS Card, and a commitment to continuous professional development.